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adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was an interesting one for me. I felt that some things weren’t explained in the beginning as they should… this created some confusion for me. Like how we don’t find out the real story about Kaitlin and some restraining order until page 330. But other than that, I felt that this character was the right fit for this kind of emotional journey… but how hasn’t he read the book?? 🤣🤣🤣
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wasn't expecting much from this book honestly, but it gave all it needed to give. I enjoyed it and devoured it in less than a week. Started it on tuesday 27th of Jan 2025 and finished it on sat 1st of Feb 2025, I've never read a book so quickly that was over 300 pages.
I enjoyed most of it, there were some parts that were lacking and sometimes I found myself not recognizing characters as humans but rather evil instruments. I liked how in the end it took some time to reiterate and show that the "villain" was actually just a person who had gone through things.
I gave it 3 stars because it wasn't amazing, it wasn't mind opening for me, but it was enjoyable and it gave me a really good time.
Furthermore, the poems are just beautiful. Honestly, I wasn't expecting the book to take such a turn on the end but I loved it.
It also approached themes I wasn't expecting to see here. It is one of those books that don't seem political but the more you read, the more political they become. And it's not like author is trying to convince you that their political points of view are the right ones, it feels more like informating you about different political things that happen in America (and out of).
I would 100% reccomend. Even if you js choose this book because it is pretty (wich, I did), you'll have a good time with this book.
I enjoyed most of it, there were some parts that were lacking and sometimes I found myself not recognizing characters as humans but rather evil instruments. I liked how in the end it took some time to reiterate and show that the "villain" was actually just a person who had gone through things.
I gave it 3 stars because it wasn't amazing, it wasn't mind opening for me, but it was enjoyable and it gave me a really good time.
Furthermore, the poems are just beautiful. Honestly, I wasn't expecting the book to take such a turn on the end but I loved it.
It also approached themes I wasn't expecting to see here. It is one of those books that don't seem political but the more you read, the more political they become. And it's not like author is trying to convince you that their political points of view are the right ones, it feels more like informating you about different political things that happen in America (and out of).
I would 100% reccomend. Even if you js choose this book because it is pretty (wich, I did), you'll have a good time with this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt
Minor: War
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed reading this book a lot and it helped me put my own life into perspective. I also related a lot to Mara’s character and I really enjoyed watching her relationship with Arthur blossom as they continued to journey together. I also liked the relationship between Arthur and his father, and how similar it is to Arthur’s father’s relationship with his father. I didn’t fully like how the story ended, but I did like that Arthur empathized with Jack, and offered him a chance of redemption.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Suicide attempt, War
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Major. Plot twist. Absolutely stunned and amazed at this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Cursing
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first half of the book was plot driven but the second half was entirely character driven. It felt the end was abrupt and unsatisfying.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide, Suicide attempt
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, Dementia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Racism, Police brutality
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
This book is beautifully written. I love the small details to the mystery that I got to piece together as I read through it. The dialogs in this book is natural and interesting. Towards the end of the book I was surprised by the ending. So many emotional rolacoster ride in this book. Highly recommend reading this if you like emotional/sad books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Death
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book means everything to me. You know in the movies where the reader is ripping through the pages in anticipation for what comes next? That was me. I went through a rollercoaster of emotions and audibly gasped multiple times at the twists and turns the book was taking me through. Upon nearing the end, I went and reread some parts as well as the journal entries/poems of Arthur’s grandfather and began to piece things together. It just all came together so perfectly and beautifully. As another reader said, I put down the book at the end and felt immense compassion towards the characters. Arthur was frustrating at times, and lovable at others - realizing what he went through only puts this more into perspective. I’m so glad I came across this book. There was never a dull moment for me personally. I couldn’t recommend it enough. I can’t wait to reread.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Suicide attempt
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is an adventure book, wrapped in mystery, driven by clues, and riddled with unpredictable twists and turns. All the primary characters are a little morally grey, some more than others. That said, in the end I wound up feeling compassion, or at least understanding for them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Suicide attempt